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Taken Meaning in English

word · lemma: take

/ˈteɪkən/
TAYK-uhn
/tˈeɪkən/
TAYK-uhn

释义

'Taken' is the past participle of 'take.' It means something has been captured, received, used, or occupied. It can also mean someone is in a romantic relationship.

用法与细微差别

Used in passive forms ('has been taken'), and in phrases like 'taken seriously' or 'taken up'. 'Taken' also means 'in a relationship' when describing dating status. Don't confuse with 'took' (simple past).

例句

The cookies have all been taken.

basic

My seat was already taken when I arrived.

basic

She has taken my pencil.

basic

Sorry, I'm taken — I'm in a relationship.

natural

All the best ideas have already been taken.

natural

That photo was taken last summer at the beach.

natural